§3426 — Title 22 Foreign Relations and Intercourse | U.S. Code

Summary

Congress does not approve executive agreements except the U.S. agreement to join the Multinational Force and Observers with Egypt and Israel signed August 3, 1981; the law’s limits apply to all authorities, bar federal funds for violations, and do not alter War Powers Resolution duties (Public Law 93–148) [50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.].

Title 22, §3426

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(a)Nothing in this subchapter is intended to signify approval by the Congress of any agreement, understanding, or commitment made by the executive branch other than the agreement to participate in the Multinational Force and Observers as set forth in the exchanges of letters between the United States and Egypt and between the United States and Israel which were signed on August 3, 1981.

(b)The limitations contained in this subchapter with respect to United States participation in the Multinational Force and Observers apply to the exercise of the authorities provided by this subchapter or provided by any other provision of law. No funds appropriated by the Congress may be obligated or expended for any activity which is contrary to the limitations contained in this subchapter.

(c)Nothing in this subchapter shall affect the responsibilities of the President or the Congress under the War Powers Resolution (Public Law 93–148) [50 U.S.C. 1541 et seq.].

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References in Text

The War Powers Resolution, referred to in subsec. (c), is Pub. L. 93–148, Nov. 7, 1973, 87 Stat. 555, which is classified generally to chapter 33 (§ 1541 et seq.) of Title 50, War and National Defense. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see

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note set out under section 1541 of Title 50 and Tables.

§3426 Statements of Congressional Intent